Girard College Historical Campus Tour

Thu, 26 Jan, 2023 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm UTC-05:00

Founders Hall at Girard College | Philadelphia

Kathy Haas, Director of Historical Resources, Girard College
Publisher/HostKathy Haas, Director of Historical Resources, Girard College
Girard College Historical Campus Tour
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Take a guided tour behind the 10-foot wall of Girard College to explore its history and architecture.
About this Event

Enjoy a guided tour behind the famous 10-foot wall of Girard College with Director of Historical Resources Kathy Haas. As we stroll around this 43-acre oasis in the middle of the city, we’ll talk about Stephen Girard, the 19th-century multi-millionaire who left his fortune to create a school for financially-disadvantaged children; the monumental architecture of the school, including Founder's Hall, a National Historic Landmark; the generations of students who have lived and learned here (and still do); and the powerful civil rights activism that led to the school’s desegregation.

The tour will begin at the front gate of Girard College (corner of S. College and Corinthian Avenues)

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Founders Hall at Girard College, 2101 South College Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

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